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Coach Parkinson from Gainesville GA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Boosting Fun while Empowering Play with Bounce Houses

Help me give my students commercial grade bounce houses for P.E.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Our students are a diverse and remarkable group, each one possessing their own unique talents, interests, and strengths. What unites them is their infectious enthusiasm for learning and their boundless energy that fills our classroom every day. It's this energy and zest for discovery that drive us to continuously seek out innovative ways to enrich their educational experience.

The introduction of bounce houses into our classroom environment represents an exciting opportunity to transform learning into a dynamic and engaging adventure.

These inflatable structures will serve as more than just sources of entertainment; they will become invaluable tools for active learning and creative exploration.

By incorporating bounce houses into our curriculum, we aim to create an environment that not only stimulates academic growth but also nurtures physical development and social interaction. The bounce houses will provide opportunities for students to engage in physical activity, enhancing their motor skills and coordination while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Moreover, the interactive nature of these structures encourages collaboration and teamwork among students as they navigate obstacles and solve challenges together. Through play, they will develop critical thinking skills and learn to communicate effectively with their peers, preparing them for success in both academic and real-world settings.

Our overarching goal with this project is to make learning a joyful and memorable experience for our students. We envision classrooms filled with laughter and excitement as students bounce their way through educational activities, discovering new concepts and unleashing their creativity along the way.

What truly sets our students apart is their insatiable curiosity and their willingness to embrace new experiences wholeheartedly. With the addition of bounce houses to our classroom resources, we have the opportunity to harness this curiosity and channel it into meaningful learning experiences that will inspire a lifelong love of learning in each and every student.

Coach Parkinson
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
JumpOrange Melting Artic Commercial Grade Bounce House 13x13 for Kids and Adults (with Blower), Basketball Hoop, Outdoor Indoor, Bouncer Jumper, Birthday Party, Rental Grade, Big Inflatable • Amazon Business $1,715.00 1 $1,715.00
JumpOrange Ninja Warrior Commercial Grade Bounce House Water Slide Combo with Splash Pool for Kids and Adults (with Blower), Wet Dry Use, Basketball Hoop, Outdoor Indoor, Birthday Party Rental • Amazon Business $1,462.20 1 $1,462.20
JumpOrange Octopus Commercial Grade Bounce House Water Slide with Splash Pool for Kids and Adults (with Blower), Wet Dry Combo, Basketball Hoop, Outdoor Indoor, Big Inflatable, Birthday Party Rental • Amazon Business $1,368.37 1 $1,368.37

Materials cost

$4,545.57

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$313.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$68.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,957.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$874.83

Total project goal

$5,832.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$5,832.22

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$5,832.22

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